How far is Greenville, RI from North Scituate, RI?

The driving distance from Greenville, RI to North Scituate, RI is about 3.7 miles (6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.73 mi
00h 05m
Flight
3.27 mi
5.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.27 mi
Kilometers
5.27 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.73 mi
Kilometers
6.01 km
Drive Time
00h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Scituate
Tue, Apr 14, 9:48 PM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Tue, Apr 14, 9:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-14T21:42
Arrive North Scituate
Tue, Apr 14, 9:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Smithfield
RI

County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina

From Greenville
1.9 mi
00h 02m
To North Scituate
1.9 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and North Scituate.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and North Scituate.

  1. 1

    Start on Putnam Pike

    22 m · 5 sec · Putnam Pike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Smith Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Smith Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Greenville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Greenville Road

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and North Scituate.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Greenville Road
2.35 mi · 63%
Smith Avenue
1.37 mi · 37%
Putnam Pike
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

West Greenville Road

Turn left onto West Greenville Road

2.35 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 05m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
3.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smithfield
00h 02m from Greenville
Leave By
8:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Mostly Sunny near North Scituate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenville to North Scituate?

The road trip is about 3.7 miles (6 km) and usually takes 00h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Smithfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Greenville and 1.9 miles from North Scituate.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.51 one way or $1.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Mostly Sunny near North Scituate.

Stop Ideas Near Smithfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smithfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smithfield.

RAIL

Providence station

15 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

41 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

46 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and North Scituate. Straight-line distance: 3.27 mi (5.27 km).

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#1 Greenville

Greenville is a place in Rhode Island, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8712100, -71.5520100
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
North Scituate

#2 North Scituate

Census designated place in Massachusetts

Population11,171
Coordinates41.8317700, -71.5872900
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-71.55201, 41.87121)
End: North Scituate (-71.58729, 41.83177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.13 gal
0.5 L · about $0.51
Round trip
$1.03
0.26 gal · 1 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.3 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.51 $1.03
Mid-grade $4.46 $0.58 $1.16
Premium $4.86 $0.63 $1.26
Diesel $6.00 $0.78 $1.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Rhode Island · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and North Scituate. The current time is 21:42:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.